www.washingtontimes.com Topics: Mark Daytonhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/topics/mark-dayton/?utm_medium=RSSwww.washingtontimes.com Topics: Mark Daytonen-usMon, 17 Nov 2014 15:57:16 -0500Dayton: Pipelines part of solution to rail backlog http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/nov/17/dayton-pipelines-part-solution-rail-backlog/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) &mdash; Gov. Mark Dayton said Monday more oil pipelines are part of the solution to a rail backlog that has clogged agricultural shipments across Minnesota &mdash; even as state regulators have kept one major project in limbo.</p> <p>Heavy rail traffic originating from North Dakota's oil fields ...Kyle PotterMon, 17 Nov 2014 15:57:16 -0500http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/nov/17/dayton-pipelines-part-solution-rail-backlog/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSEbola becoming political issue in Minnesota raceshttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/oct/28/ebola-becoming-political-issue-in-minnesota-races/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Ebola is becoming more than just a health issue as it moves to forefront of politics in Minnesota.</p> <p>Republican Senate candidate Mike McFadden has repeatedly raised questions about the federal response and brought it up in debates with Democratic Sen. Al Franken. Meanwhile, as Gov. ...Tue, 28 Oct 2014 11:05:14 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/oct/28/ebola-becoming-political-issue-in-minnesota-races/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSDayton asks for added ND oil train safetyhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/sep/23/dayton-asks-for-added-nd-oil-train-safety/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) &mdash; Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton wants added safety measures for oil trains leaving North Dakota.</p> <p>Dayton made the request Tuesday in a letter to North Dakota Gov. Jack Dalrymple.</p> <p>Dayton says Minnesota is "one of the primary routes" for Bakken oil being transported from North Dakota. ...Tue, 23 Sep 2014 16:33:19 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/sep/23/dayton-asks-for-added-nd-oil-train-safety/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSAdrian Peterson a 'public embarrassment,' says Minnesota governorhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/sep/16/adrian-peterson-public-embarrassment-says-minnesot/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>ST. PAUL, Minn. &mdash; Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton pressured the Vikings on Tuesday to suspend running back Adrian Peterson until an accusation of child abuse was resolved in the Texas legal system.</p> <p>Dayton added his voice to those questioning the team's decision to reinstate Peterson after benching him the week ...Tue, 16 Sep 2014 13:11:38 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/sep/16/adrian-peterson-public-embarrassment-says-minnesot/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSDayton: Diversion plan needs better communicationhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/sep/3/dayton-diversion-plan-needs-better-communication/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>MOOHREAD, Minn. (AP) &mdash; Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton says the notion that Minnesota and North Dakota residents upstream from a proposed Red River diversion project are being sacrificed particularly for commercial development in Fargo has some merit.</p> <p>Dayton has been in the southern Red River Valley talking mainly with upstream ...Wed, 03 Sep 2014 14:55:26 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/sep/3/dayton-diversion-plan-needs-better-communication/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSGov. Dayton requests Red River project delayhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/aug/25/gov-dayton-requests-red-river-project-delay/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>FARGO, N.D. (AP) &mdash; Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton has requested that crews temporarily stop working on the Red River flood control project.</p> <p>KFGO-AM (http://bit.ly/1qcJ6Lr ) reports Dayton sent a letter to Jo-Ellen Darcy of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers asking the federal agency to hold off on supporting the ...Mon, 25 Aug 2014 17:09:41 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/aug/25/gov-dayton-requests-red-river-project-delay/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSHazmat team responds to Minnesota governor's homehttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/jun/2/hazmat-team-responds-to-minnesota-governors-home/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>ST. PAUL, Minn. &mdash; A hazardous materials team responded after white powder was found in an envelope opened at the Minnesota governor's residence.</p> <p>The Minnesota Department of Public Safety says staff at Gov. Mark Dayton's residence opened the letter Monday morning at a building next to the living quarters. While ...Mon, 02 Jun 2014 22:00:02 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/jun/2/hazmat-team-responds-to-minnesota-governors-home/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSMinnesota news in brief at 7:58 p.m. CDThttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/31/minnesota-news-in-brief-at-758-pm-cdt/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<hl2> DFL Party endorses Dayton, Franken for 2nd terms</hl2> <p> DULUTH, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota's Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party endorsed Gov. Mark Dayton and U.S. Sen. Al Franken for second terms Saturday at a convention that highlighted the party's successes and the challenges it faces in retaining power.</p> <p> Around 1,300 delegates ...Sat, 31 May 2014 22:00:59 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/31/minnesota-news-in-brief-at-758-pm-cdt/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSGOP with McFadden for Senate, Johnson for governorhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/31/republicans-opt-for-mcfadden-as-us-senate-pick/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p> ROCHESTER, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota Republicans shaped the top of a high-stakes election ticket Saturday, endorsing investment banker Mike McFadden for U.S. Senate and backing county commissioner Jeff Johnson for governor as the party tries to end Democratic political dominance in the state.</p> <p> McFadden's win spares him a ...BRIAN BAKSTSat, 31 May 2014 21:54:04 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/31/republicans-opt-for-mcfadden-as-us-senate-pick/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSDayton vetoes bill to limit online lottery saleshttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/30/dayton-vetoes-bill-to-limit-online-lottery-sales/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p> MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Gov. Mark Dayton vetoed a bill Friday that would have done away with online instant-play lottery games and barred sales of tickets via gas pumps or ATMs.</p> <p> His decision ends suspense over a bill that passed with big bipartisan majorities on the final day of ...AMY FORLITI and BRIAN BAKSTFri, 30 May 2014 21:27:18 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/30/dayton-vetoes-bill-to-limit-online-lottery-sales/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSMinnesota enacts restrictive medical pot programhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/29/minnesota-enacts-limited-medical-marijuana-program/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p> ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota joined the ranks of 21 other states Thursday where marijuana is a legal medicine with a law that is one of the nation's most restrictive.</p> <p> Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton signed legislation that sets up a medical marijuana program with tight controls over ...Thu, 29 May 2014 14:49:00 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/29/minnesota-enacts-limited-medical-marijuana-program/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSGOP convention won't decide some election nomineeshttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/29/party-conventions-to-lack-usual-punch-in-minnesota/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p> ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - For Minnesota Republicans, this weekend's convention in Rochester won't deliver a typical knockout punch to all of the candidates who fail to get the endorsement of the party faithful.</p> <p> The 2,200 GOP delegates have a bounty of options for governor and U.S. Senate ...BRIAN BAKSTThu, 29 May 2014 17:50:39 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/29/party-conventions-to-lack-usual-punch-in-minnesota/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSDayton signs key data practices bill into lawhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/28/dayton-signs-key-data-practices-bill-into-law/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p> ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Gov. Mark Dayton has signed a bill making private companies' contracts on government projects public under Minnesota's open records law.</p> <p> Dayton signed the "Timberjay bill" Wednesday. The legislation stemmed from Ely-based Timberjay Newspapers' legal fight to see the contract between Milwaukee-based Johnson Controls ...Wed, 28 May 2014 20:49:58 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/28/dayton-signs-key-data-practices-bill-into-law/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS'Unsession' axes more than 1,000 outdated lawshttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/27/unsession-undoes-more-than-1000-outmoded-laws/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p> ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Gov. Mark Dayton said Tuesday that Minnesota residents will find life simpler after a so-called "Unsession" that wiped more than 1,000 outdated or duplicative laws off the books.</p> <p> Dayton has signed legislation that eliminated 1,175 such laws and issued an executive order all ...MIKE CRONINTue, 27 May 2014 16:40:09 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/27/unsession-undoes-more-than-1000-outmoded-laws/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSMinnesota news in brief at 7:58 p.m. CDThttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/21/minnesota-news-in-brief-at-758-pm-cdt/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<hl2> Minneapolis Super Bowl may seek more tax breaks</hl2> <p> ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Gov. Mark Dayton and other officials said Wednesday that they'll probably ask the Legislature for more tax breaks to sweeten the 2018 Super Bowl for fans now that the NFL has awarded the big game ...Wed, 21 May 2014 22:00:28 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/21/minnesota-news-in-brief-at-758-pm-cdt/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSMinneapolis Super Bowl may seek more tax breakshttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/21/minneapolis-super-bowl-may-seek-more-tax-breaks/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p> ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Gov. Mark Dayton and other officials said Wednesday that they'll probably ask the Legislature for more tax breaks to sweeten the 2018 Super Bowl for fans now that the NFL has awarded the big game to Minneapolis.</p> <p> Dayton and members of the city's ...STEVE KARNOWSKIWed, 21 May 2014 19:15:00 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/21/minneapolis-super-bowl-may-seek-more-tax-breaks/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSDayton signs session's biggest money billshttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/20/dayton-signs-sessions-biggest-money-bills/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p> ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A set of major bills that parcel out money from Minnesota's budget surplus or authorize construction borrowing became law Tuesday as Gov. Mark Dayton signed them in full, foregoing his power to use line-item vetoes to trim them.</p> <p> Dayton signed a tax bill ...BRIAN BAKSTTue, 20 May 2014 13:34:46 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/20/dayton-signs-sessions-biggest-money-bills/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSMinnesota imposes safety fee on railroadshttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/20/railroads-pipeline-companies-to-pay-for-safety/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p> ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - In the wake of fiery derailments in Canada and North Dakota, Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton on Tuesday signed into law a measure requiring railroad and oil pipeline companies operating in the state to help pay for training and programs to prepare for emergencies.</p> <p> ...MIKE CRONINTue, 20 May 2014 17:45:16 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/20/railroads-pipeline-companies-to-pay-for-safety/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSDayton has until late-May to decide on last billshttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/19/dayton-has-until-late-may-to-decide-on-last-bills/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p> ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Gov. Mark Dayton is on the clock.</p> <p> He has until May 30 to dispense with the remaining bills lawmakers sent him upon adjourning their legislative session. The last ones arrived Saturday, beginning a two-week window for him to act. He can sign bills, ...Mon, 19 May 2014 11:06:06 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/19/dayton-has-until-late-may-to-decide-on-last-bills/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSMinnesota bans anti-bacterial chemical from soapshttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/19/minnesota-bans-anti-bacterial-chemical-from-soaps/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p> MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - It's widely used nationwide as a germ-killing ingredient in soaps, deodorants and even toothpaste, but it's being banned in Minnesota.</p> <p> Gov. Mark Dayton on Friday signed a bill to make Minnesota the first state to prohibit the use of triclosan in most retail consumer hygiene ...STEVE KARNOWSKIMon, 19 May 2014 18:22:36 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/19/minnesota-bans-anti-bacterial-chemical-from-soaps/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS